Nikon D50 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor Lens | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $345.00
New (3) Used (11) Refurbished (2) from $345.00
Rating:  173 reviews
Sales Rank: 15616
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 7 x 6
MPN: 541535258
Model: 541535258
UPC: 018208252312
EAN: 0018208252312
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 6.1-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints | | • | Compatible with AF and DX Nikkor lenses; kit includes 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens | | • | Continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per second for bursts of up to 137 pictures | | • | 2.0-inch LCD display; 7 scene modes, including new Child mode | | • | Stores images on SD cards; powered by Lithium-ion battery (battery and Quick Charger supplied) |
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Product Description
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Lens / D50 is the smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use Nikon's digital SLR camera series 2 Inch Color LCD screen Self-Timer - Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration Storage (Number of frames per 256MB SD Memory Card, image size L) - RAW approx. 33, FINE approx. 70NORMAL approx. 137BASIC approx. 258, RAW & BASIC approx. 29 **We suggest getting a 512MB memory card or larger for more flexible use.** Video Output - Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Interface - USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Shutter - Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb Flash Control - 1) TTL - TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensorBuilt-in Speedlight - i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering) SB-800 or 600 - i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering)2) Auto aperture - Available with SB-800 with CPU lens3) Non-TTL Auto - Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s4) Distance-priority manual available with SB-800 Unit Dimension (WxHxD) - Approx. 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 inches / Weight - About 1 pound without battery or lens Tripod socket
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| Customer Reviews: Read 168 more reviews...
 Nikon does it again December 18, 2008
Ace (East Coast)
I still have my good old Nikon F2 -- bought new 31 years ago. And I still use it with pleasure. But this is the digital age after all, and after my wonderful 4-star (I loved it, but that toggle switch in the back is its Achille's heel!!) Fuji A340 digital camera bit the dust, I decided to bite the bullet, spend some $$ and get a Nikon digital camera.
Based on what I read about it, the D50 was a good choice for me -- I have been exhibiting my photos on an off for years, enjoy being able to switch from Auto to Manual mode, and as an artist and Nikon afficionado, I decided that I'd be comfortable with this camera, and I was NOT wrong!!
The 28-80mm Zoom lens gives me what I want -- flexibility and a good depth of field. The camera, lightweight and well-balanced, fits my hand and its ergonomics are stellar -- I can reach every function button with relative ease.
The many and versatile functions on this camera are as numerous as the stars in the sky -- I am forever reading the owner's manual, but each time I do, I learn a bit more.
My only complaint (and this seems to be a universal one as far as most digital cameras are concerned) is the short but noticeable lag between pressing the shutter and the actual recording of the photo -- fast "action shots" can be comppromised this way, without a good bit of pre-planning, and the recording of spontaneous shots could be missed by a fraction of a second.
Carrying an extra memory card as well as an extra,pre-charged battery is a must.
The Nikon D50 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 28-80mm f3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor Zoom Lens camera is a pleasure to own and use. I almost feel guilty when I put it away after using it -- it sits next to my F2, and sometimes I want to apologize to my F2 for "ignoring" it.
The best deal in 2006. October 16, 2008
Ernesto Rodriguez (New York)
if you can find this used, buy it! you can find the body as cheap as $300 in amazon. the chip on this camera is comparable to the D100 from the beginning of the millennium. or even better than. way less fringing and easy to use. i own the N70, and the similarities are 9to10. the screen is small on this camera, which at first is not a big deal. but why nikon did not allow us to zoom on the image? it is a mystery to me. yeap! though it has the magnifying glass icon, this would only allow you to one insignificant close up. the good thing about having such a small screen tough, is not worrying about battery life when viewing back. a problem with my d80. my d50 outlasts my bigger more confusing camera. again, if you are crossing over from a film nikon slr, this baby would be the candidate to replace your useless film. by far it has accepted all my lenses, including a manual one. it is professional enough to get you a job in the field.
 discontinued, move on August 20, 2008
Houston Cougars
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was a great camera back in it's day but it's long been replaced by the D40 and the D40 is on its way out now too. Why a camera that you can buy used for $300 is still listed as $1600 I don't know lol.
Super camera, more than just an Entry DSLR July 15, 2008
D. Himpel (Vancouver, WA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The D50 is a solid little camera, it's versatile, works great with different lenses, low noise even at 800 ISO, I won a betterphoto.com competition with a photograph produced by the D50. The pre-sets are OK, but if you want to draw out the full potential of this camera then go manual or shutter/aperture priority.
I upgraded to the D200 and now my husband and son are using the D50 for shooting, the D200 has a few extra bells and whistles but for an "entry" level DSLR the D50 is just perfect!
I never had any problems with anything not working, it all works perfectly, produces stunning colors and super sharp images.
Too bad they stopped producing the D50, what a neat camera! Can't go wrong with it! I have owned it for almost 3 years and have shot over 60000 images with it!
Too Bad! Nikon have to create D40 to beat Canon June 23, 2008
Trader John (California, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have the D50 for 2 1/2 years now. I am still loving it. I also tested my friend's D40. In my opinion, it beats D40 on every count except the D40's bigger LCD and color histogram. D50 is a photographer camera and D40 is a consumer camera. Nikon is right. D40 sells like hotcakes. I buy D50 over D40 if I am buying an entry level camera today.
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